Here is a tip: If you do not have a Viet sim card be sure you order your Grab before you leave the airport building because the free wi-fi will not work even 1 meter away from the building!
The first scammers you will meet in Vietnam are those who sell sim cards in the airport. Neither Vinaphone nor Viettel has an official store at the airport. Those are scammers selling you SIM cards under the name of the previous owners of the cards. It means that at some point the card might get blocked and you can't get customer service if needed because the card is not under your name (the scammers ask for your passport just to make it look like they make the sim under your name).
its not that bad. too much fear mongering around vietnam. its not like that. these youtubers do it because in the west we are taught to be scared of everything as its not as good as our far superioir west propoganda bs lol
Good video. Nice to see you collaborated with David. I subscribe to him too. I had Vietnam Airlines ask for proof of return flight in Tokyo. I hadnt booked it yet but I could show my trans-Pacific cruise out of Yokohama 2 months later. They still wouldn't let me board. I asked for the Supervisor and she had me sign that release letter David mentioned.
I am an American living in Thailand. My Thai wife, niece and I flew from Bangkok to Danang in July 2024. I assumed an eVISA meant I could get a VISA at the airport. No one (airline check-in and two immigration checks) mentioned a VISA. When I arrived in Danang, immigration refused entry and I was required to fly back to Bangkok. My wife and niece stayed since we made reservations at several hotels fo ra 5-day stay. I applied for a new VISA online using an agency after paying $165! I flew back to Danang the next morning [at my expense] and was issued a VISA.
Samy thank you so much for the valuable information. I have a multiple entry visa for 90 days November 27 to feb 24 😊 but I am planning to stay till April 2 (I have my return flight booked) But will extend my visa going out of the country before feb 24 😅 and returning back so I catch my April 2 flight 😊🤣 You had a good point about outbound flight ticket 😊 I will buy one on the day I fly so I can show it as proof 😊 There are many websites where you can buy outbound flights for 10$ so may be will use one or really buy a ticket for 50$ 😊
Also Samy, you don't need to walk down where you did to the Gab from domestics. You can walk straight across the road from arrival, there is a little grab station where you can sit.. yes there are scouts there to try an entice you to get a grab with them... so for sure use the app and they will pick you up from there (literally across the road) 🙂 Fill in all Visa based on your passport - they use that to check your details, if it doesn't match you are likely to be rejected - thanks for the videos really enjoy them.
Fantastic information in this video, Samy. I’m coming over your way early next year. The mosquitos are an issue for me. I use essential oils here at home. Have you seen any natural types of shops, that sell natural oils, etc? Thanks again for the information. Very helpful.
I haven’t see shops like that but I saw some vegan places with those organic versions so they should be alternatives. Keep in mind Moskitos ares just a thing during the rainy season in my opinion. Never had issues in the summer
Thank you another good video very helpful for first trip to Vietnam. Air Asia doesn't have a spot for your middle name and I didn't have any problems getting into Vietnam. Even though I seen your videos on not taking the other grab drivers I did the only time ripped off in Vietnam. He wanted me to pay for his parking at the airport a lot more then 10,000 dong. I had to tell him I was going to call police and the hotel had police outside still paid him too much he had no change so he said. When you get money at the ATM is is all large bills probably next time will buy something there to get change for grab taxi.
Airlines are always a hit or miss but the first name section on airlines is always first & middle name. Thai air Asia is fine but Vietnam Vietjet will give you problems
Great advice re Vietnam visas. I've been going to Vietnam for over fifteen years and never had a problem with visa on arrival/evisa until last year when I also got rejected for not including my middle name. Ridiculous seeing they had a photo copy of my passport's main page but what can you do. Luckily no hassles this year gaining visas for two trips. Pity there isn't a public bus from the airport to the beach. I now use the public bus to D1 from the Saigon airport.
Wow... Another video full of info! Thanks Can you mention some of this visa agent , that can provide a visa in a short time rush? Just to have a contact in case of Emergency...
I have experienced the Visa not correct issue. I applied for mine late at night and mistakenly entered my birthdate as 10 rather than 01. NO ALLOWED ON PLANE. Luckily I had my I-pad in my carry on, so, US$350 I had another Visa within 30 min. An expensive mistake!
Great video! QQ re: Visa, if you designate arrival at Saigon (SGN) but then change and arrive at Da Nang (DAD, would that be an issue? Do we need to get a new visa with an updated arrival airport?
That’s really just the planned entry. If you fly to DAD that shouldn’t be an issue. I did it myself a year ago with Hanoi. Plans sometimes change. Important is it’s inside your visa.
Super Video und vor allem die Tipps sind Gold wert. Mach mal ein Video step By step wie man Visa ausfüllt in German und Englisch, das könnte Viral gehen, denn zig Millionen Touristen googeln das.
Cheers Samy for the advice, everything taken on board, One thing tho, in Australia the mosquito's will bite you here there and every where lol. Repellent only on the ankles, not a dab here and a dab there?
Somehow they love the ankles here and also usually fly around that area if you would wear long pants it might even ok. Yeah I heard crazy stories about Australia and their animals hehe I will come to visit next year most likely wearing a bee suit none stop
Yes if you also put that into your visa exit Laos border or any that should be ok since that’s how people travel around as well. Als deutscher wirst jedoch an der immigration nie etwas gefragt nur airlines möchten sich absichern
@@socialsamy Ich werde Visa exempt, also für 45 Tage einreisen um erst einmal zu sehen ob Da Nang längerfristig etwas für mich etwas. Werde von DMK mit Airasia (one way) aus ankommen, da ich ja noch nicht genau weiß wann ich zurückfliegen oder fahren werde. Hab zum Beispiel an Ho Chi Minh- Phnom Penh mit dem Bus gedacht. Da müsste ja eigentlich ein Busticket als Nachweis in DMK reichen? Man weiß halt nie an wem man am check-in Schalter gerät😎
@ denke ja. Mich haben sie in dmk 2 mal gefragt. Hab online Check in gemacht und die haben mich beim einchecken nach einem weiter Flug gefragt. Letztes Mal mit den Jungs kamen aber keine Fragen.
Great information Samy! Thank You! Samy would it be possible for you to do a video on where your Emma goes for her body massage, nail, facial and the best head and neck treatment! I would just like some recommendations!! ThankYou! She is a beautiful young lady!! 👍❤️❤️
The important point about names and other information is it must match exactly what is on your passport. I failed first time with my girlfriends visa as she is from Honduras and they have two last names. It is not about middle names or last names. It must be identical to what the passport says so if you passport has two names or ten names it must match. The same with any other information you provide. Obvious really but confusing as the form uses singular labels like "forename" instead off "forenames" etc.
Hi! Is there a public bus (or any other form of public transportation) from An Thuong to Hoi An? What would be the best affordable option to travel from An Thuong to Hoi An? Thanks!
I needed a Vietnam number to install grab. So when I got my internet only plan a day later I needed the number on the SIM to actually use grab. Only then can you use it on WiFi. Similarly with Shopee etc.
You don’t need a Vietnam number for grab you can do it in any country try before hand :) I registered grab with a Thai number I don’t even have anymore
Canadian here , when I'm applying for the E-Visa , it asks for day of arrival and day of departure , won't they reject u if you're not arriving on proper day ??
Last I checked a German and Italian passport you get 45 days without having to go e Visa you get it issued at the airport is that the same or has things changed at this point?
Yes ofc 13 countries or so including mine(Germany) still have 45 day visa exemption just like in Thailand with the 60 days. It’s just if you wanna stay 90 days without interruption you will need a $25 e visa.
Daaarn, will i get in trouble for having 1 way ticket into vietnam only? I got no visa, just the 45 days right living in Norway. Not sure how long i wanne stay in Vietnam for, but max 45 days ofc. a outbound ticket is a must? We flying from Oslo Norway - Bangkok, then bangkok - Da nang in Feb 2025
It’s 50/50 from Bangkok to Da Nang. But worse case you sign a waiver or book a ticket. On the immigration they never ask anything to those 13 countries. Only issue if you come with a weak passport
Wait, so what If I have a one way flight into Vietnam because I want to do a visa run in 3 months by bus? Does that mean I have 50/50 chances of them not letting me into the country?
Hi brother am from India pooja am planning come Danang my daughter persuing mbbs in pctu medical University quang nam near any best budget hotel..can I meet you there
Samy - what's with the address in Vietnam? I keep putting the address of the hotel I plan to stay but they keep rejecting it? Is there a format? Also do you need to put the hotel name in the address? Also the telephone number must be a Vietnamese one and not a foreign one...have u come across such issues?
Here is a tip: If you do not have a Viet sim card be sure you order your Grab before you leave the airport building because the free wi-fi will not work even 1 meter away from the building!
Don"t you need to have Vietnamese sim card to use Grab ? I downloaded GRAB app and it asks me to encode Vietnamese number.
Thanks Samy! Great video, informative!
🙏 glad it helps
Very useful advice, thanks!
@@ChrissieSM glad it helps 🙏
Nice tips man!! Thanks for the video and your efforts. You're Moroccan and so do I :D
Great tips 😊 thanks for sharing
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Thanks for sharing Samy 👍🏻🇦🇺
🙏 hope it helps
The first scammers you will meet in Vietnam are those who sell sim cards in the airport. Neither Vinaphone nor Viettel has an official store at the airport. Those are scammers selling you SIM cards under the name of the previous owners of the cards. It means that at some point the card might get blocked and you can't get customer service if needed because the card is not under your name (the scammers ask for your passport just to make it look like they make the sim under your name).
@simpleuxapps8759 let me correct you, the first scammers you will meet in Vietnam are the airport customs staff.
its not that bad. too much fear mongering around vietnam. its not like that. these youtubers do it because in the west we are taught to be scared of everything as its not as good as our far superioir west propoganda bs lol
Many thanks for this video which caused me to check my visa in which I found an error
Glad it helps 🙏
Awesome video!! Thanks for the amazing tips
I‘m glad I can help 🙏
Good video. Nice to see you collaborated with David. I subscribe to him too.
I had Vietnam Airlines ask for proof of return flight in Tokyo. I hadnt booked it yet but I could show my trans-Pacific cruise out of Yokohama 2 months later. They still wouldn't let me board. I asked for the Supervisor and she had me sign that release letter David mentioned.
Wow interesting yeah this is very annoying sometimes you go on boats or train/busses to travel that should always be an option to show :(
Nr. 1 mistake: watching this video and not like & subscribe!! 😀 saw you reached 7k now! Hope you reach 10k by end of the year 😎
@@attilab317 thank you my friend 🙏❤️
I am an American living in Thailand. My Thai wife, niece and I flew from Bangkok to Danang in July 2024. I assumed an eVISA meant I could get a VISA at the airport. No one (airline check-in and two immigration checks) mentioned a VISA. When I arrived in Danang, immigration refused entry and I was required to fly back to Bangkok. My wife and niece stayed since we made reservations at several hotels fo ra 5-day stay. I applied for a new VISA online using an agency after paying $165! I flew back to Danang the next morning [at my expense] and was issued a VISA.
I hope more seeing this video to avoid this nightmare 🙏
Great job bros 😊
Thx bro
Samy thank you so much for the valuable information. I have a multiple entry visa for 90 days November 27 to feb 24 😊 but I am planning to stay till April 2 (I have my return flight booked)
But will extend my visa going out of the country before feb 24 😅 and returning back so I catch my April 2 flight 😊🤣
You had a good point about outbound flight ticket 😊 I will buy one on the day I fly so I can show it as proof 😊
There are many websites where you can buy outbound flights for 10$ so may be will use one or really buy a ticket for 50$ 😊
It’s always good to have something to show to the airlines. :)
Thanks Samy. I just booked a one way ticket 🎫 to Malaysia 😊
Thank you so much for sharing these common mistakes so we don’t make them
@@ianpatrick23 🙏
Also Samy, you don't need to walk down where you did to the Gab from domestics. You can walk straight across the road from arrival, there is a little grab station where you can sit.. yes there are scouts there to try an entice you to get a grab with them... so for sure use the app and they will pick you up from there (literally across the road) 🙂 Fill in all Visa based on your passport - they use that to check your details, if it doesn't match you are likely to be rejected - thanks for the videos really enjoy them.
Oh really? nice! I have to check the next time. Or do you mean the international arrival? I did a video on that that’s straight out the terminal :)
He meant the international arrival.
thank Sam. You freaked me out a bit with that one had to check my tickets all good full names on all the tickets .
Better to freak out and double check while at home then getting through the nightmare at the immigration 🙏 I hope many people see it and check
Fantastic information in this video, Samy. I’m coming over your way early next year. The mosquitos are an issue for me. I use essential oils here at home. Have you seen any natural types of shops, that sell natural oils, etc? Thanks again for the information. Very helpful.
I haven’t see shops like that but I saw some vegan places with those organic versions so they should be alternatives.
Keep in mind Moskitos ares just a thing during the rainy season in my opinion. Never had issues in the summer
Cool sunglasses
@@dungalunga2116 thx 🙏
Thank you another good video very helpful for first trip to Vietnam. Air Asia doesn't have a spot for your middle name and I didn't have any problems getting into Vietnam. Even though I seen your videos on not taking the other grab drivers I did the only time ripped off in Vietnam. He wanted me to pay for his parking at the airport a lot more then 10,000 dong. I had to tell him I was going to call police and the hotel had police outside still paid him too much he had no change so he said. When you get money at the ATM is is all large bills probably next time will buy something there to get change for grab taxi.
Airlines are always a hit or miss but the first name section on airlines is always first & middle name. Thai air Asia is fine but Vietnam Vietjet will give you problems
Great advice re Vietnam visas. I've been going to Vietnam for over fifteen years and never had a problem with visa on arrival/evisa until last year when I also got rejected for not including my middle name. Ridiculous seeing they had a photo copy of my passport's main page but what can you do. Luckily no hassles this year gaining visas for two trips. Pity there isn't a public bus from the airport to the beach. I now use the public bus to D1 from the Saigon airport.
I should check but there might be one. The only issue is we don’t know where it goes to and it’s definitely not convenient
Wow... Another video full of info! Thanks
Can you mention some of this visa agent , that can provide a visa in a short time rush? Just to have a contact in case of Emergency...
I don’t have those but you can fb search „David Tran“ and „Lynn Visa“ Da Nang. Those are the two lots of my friends used for anything visa related
I have experienced the Visa not correct issue. I applied for mine late at night and mistakenly entered my birthdate as 10 rather than 01. NO ALLOWED ON PLANE. Luckily I had my I-pad in my carry on, so, US$350 I had another Visa within 30 min. An expensive mistake!
That’s why I did this video I hope people avoid our mistakes 🙏 thank you for sharing
Hi, can you mention the visa agent you use for that super fast visa application? Just to have a contact in case of need....
Thanks
Thanks for your info im buying u a gold plated tape measure for Christmas. That was ajoke cheers ❤❤❤❤😮😮😊😊😊😅😅
Don’t play with my feelings 😭
Great video! QQ re: Visa, if you designate arrival at Saigon (SGN) but then change and arrive at Da Nang (DAD, would that be an issue? Do we need to get a new visa with an updated arrival airport?
That’s really just the planned entry. If you fly to DAD that shouldn’t be an issue. I did it myself a year ago with Hanoi. Plans sometimes change. Important is it’s inside your visa.
Super Video und vor allem die Tipps sind Gold wert. Mach mal ein Video step By step wie man Visa ausfüllt in German und Englisch, das könnte Viral gehen, denn zig Millionen Touristen googeln das.
Arbeite dran! 🙏
Cheers Samy for the advice, everything taken on board, One thing tho, in Australia the mosquito's will bite you here there and every where lol. Repellent only on the ankles, not a dab here and a dab there?
Somehow they love the ankles here and also usually fly around that area if you would wear long pants it might even ok. Yeah I heard crazy stories about Australia and their animals hehe I will come to visit next year most likely wearing a bee suit none stop
@@socialsamy I'm pretty sure you wont need a bee suit Samy, our animals only eat native Australian's as they wouldn't want to upset the tourist's lol
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can you order a inDrive from the Da Nang airport to town?
Yes most likely but I never tried it
Hi Samy, is there a need for mosquito repellent during February and March ?
Thx Brother
In the dry season I never use anything it’s just these nasty rain months.
To be fair in Germany in the summer it’s worst 😂
That is what we did we applied for 62 days but we are only be in vietnam for 42 days
Could you please review the Hilton Hotel. Da nang ?
Thanks
Hilton on the river or Hilton garden inn?
Hilton on the river pls
Thanks
Yes, please do a review on Hilton Da Nang Han River. Thank you!
Samy, do you think instead of a onward plane ticket one by bus will be enough? LG🇱🇦
Yes if you also put that into your visa exit Laos border or any that should be ok since that’s how people travel around as well. Als deutscher wirst jedoch an der immigration nie etwas gefragt nur airlines möchten sich absichern
@@socialsamy Ich werde Visa exempt, also für 45 Tage einreisen um erst einmal zu sehen ob Da Nang längerfristig etwas für mich etwas. Werde von DMK mit Airasia (one way) aus ankommen, da ich ja noch nicht genau weiß wann ich zurückfliegen oder fahren werde. Hab zum Beispiel an Ho Chi Minh- Phnom Penh mit dem Bus gedacht. Da müsste ja eigentlich ein Busticket als Nachweis in DMK reichen?
Man weiß halt nie an wem man am check-in Schalter gerät😎
@ denke ja. Mich haben sie in dmk 2 mal gefragt. Hab online Check in gemacht und die haben mich beim einchecken nach einem weiter Flug gefragt. Letztes Mal mit den Jungs kamen aber keine Fragen.
Great information Samy! Thank You! Samy would it be possible for you to do a video on where your Emma goes for her body massage, nail, facial and the best head and neck treatment! I would just like some recommendations!! ThankYou! She is a beautiful young lady!! 👍❤️❤️
Don't be cheap buy an onward ticket for $10
The important point about names and other information is it must match exactly what is on your passport. I failed first time with my girlfriends visa as she is from Honduras and they have two last names. It is not about middle names or last names. It must be identical to what the passport says so if you passport has two names or ten names it must match. The same with any other information you provide. Obvious really but confusing as the form uses singular labels like "forename" instead off "forenames" etc.
Yeah that’s true I hope they will simplify their processes in the future.
hey thanks for vid! How about spiders , snakes , insects in the everyday life? do you find them in homes or around?
Never had any in my apartment.
Hi! Is there a public bus (or any other form of public transportation) from An Thuong to Hoi An? What would be the best affordable option to travel from An Thuong to Hoi An? Thanks!
A not really good one I heard. The best way to take a driving service $8-10 one way
the other guy mentioned a visa agency do you have one that you recommend?
@@LinaejABLLCB I never used any but I heard from my friends either “Eric Tran” or “Lynn Visa” on Facebook.
I needed a Vietnam number to install grab. So when I got my internet only plan a day later I needed the number on the SIM to actually use grab. Only then can you use it on WiFi. Similarly with Shopee etc.
You don’t need a Vietnam number for grab you can do it in any country try before hand :) I registered grab with a Thai number I don’t even have anymore
Canadian here , when I'm applying for the E-Visa , it asks for day of arrival and day of departure , won't they reject u if you're not arriving on proper day ??
In these 90 approved days you can come and go when you want just not before or after
The new visa website is broken can’t even apply had issues when it comes to the where u are staying info
Do you add the adress too?
Last I checked a German and Italian passport you get 45 days without having to go e Visa you get it issued at the airport is that the same or has things changed at this point?
Yes ofc 13 countries or so including mine(Germany) still have 45 day visa exemption just like in Thailand with the 60 days. It’s just if you wanna stay 90 days without interruption you will need a $25 e visa.
Daaarn, will i get in trouble for having 1 way ticket into vietnam only? I got no visa, just the 45 days right living in Norway.
Not sure how long i wanne stay in Vietnam for, but max 45 days ofc. a outbound ticket is a must?
We flying from Oslo Norway - Bangkok, then bangkok - Da nang in Feb 2025
It’s 50/50 from Bangkok to Da Nang. But worse case you sign a waiver or book a ticket.
On the immigration they never ask anything to those 13 countries. Only issue if you come with a weak passport
I have a question for you? What kind of Long-term visa can we get there? I know about the 3month visa.
Without marriage or business there isn’t any other one
@socialsamy send me your WhatsApp to chat a few minutes.
@socialsamy send me your WhatsApp to chat a few minutes.
Wait, so what If I have a one way flight into Vietnam because I want to do a visa run in 3 months by bus? Does that mean I have 50/50 chances of them not letting me into the country?
@@LegolasHIMM it really depends on the airline.
Immigration never asks any question (if you have a strong passport)
see you soon guys!👊🏼
See you soon 💪
If you’re a hippie😂😂😂😂…too true! They rather use the accumulated dirt and sweat from their body to repel the mosquitoes along with other human beings😂
Should just get a five (5) years and be done…..multiple entry for five years for an a extra 40-50 bucks
Yeah in Thailand that works now
YOO why does the thumbnail look like I got makeup on 😂
@@TravelWithNala I like the ABG look on you David 😂
Tryna clickbait with ABG David I see what you're doing. Carry on.
Get a pair of glasses that fit.
Hahaha yessss 😍
Hi brother am from India pooja am planning come Danang my daughter persuing mbbs in pctu medical University quang nam near any best budget hotel..can I meet you there
Sorry that’s no where near I stay or am
Pro tipp: dont give your children middle names 😂
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Bug bite? Nah...that is a huge hickey on his arm!
😂😂😂
Samy - what's with the address in Vietnam? I keep putting the address of the hotel I plan to stay but they keep rejecting it? Is there a format? Also do you need to put the hotel name in the address? Also the telephone number must be a Vietnamese one and not a foreign one...have u come across such issues?
@@tatsboom you have to insert the adress of the first hotel you’re staying and you can use the hotel phone number.
@@socialsamy finally gt the visa😊
Da Nang is Da Bang ("for the buck")
Sorry but for we Europeans we don't have visa for Vietnam, if I understood well at arrival there we have automatically 90 days !
45days and not every European country
No sorry 90 days ! For Italy ,Germany ,France ,Spain!
@@goodphone156 I‘m German it’s 45 days free but you know what just come and see it yourself :)
Let’s link up and make some videos together bud!
Sure maybe we can film some next week ! Send me a text on IG
Your videos are great, but there are hardly any donations, if any. Why are people so cheap? It’s insane how many expect everything for free.
I have the best subscribers I meet them all the time. Watching, liking and commenting helps the most 🙏